This series follows the journey of a young boy navigating the complexities of growing up in today's world. Through his relatable experiences, readers explore themes of friendship, family, cultural identity, and finding one's place in society. The narratives are warm, insightful, and offer a perspective on multicultural environments with empathy and understanding. It's a story about discovering oneself and the world around.
Sadiq's class is the only one in school with no classroom pet! Not only that, but Sadiq has never had a pet of his own. So Sadiq gathers some classmates to help him solve this problem. What kind of pet would be perfect for their class? A lizard? Soon it's up to Sadiq and friends to convince their teacher that they have found the perfect pet match.
When Sadiq's father leaves on a business trip, he worries he'll miss his baba too much. But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba's passion for the stars sparks Sadiq's interest. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the star club of his dreams?
Sadiq's parents suggest he takes up running. From the start, Sadiq has a bad attitude about Run Club. Can his coach convince him that being tough and competitive doesn't always mean tackling and hitting?
It's Ramadan! In the spirit of the season, Sadiq and his friends want to give back to their community. The friends band together to raise money to build a new school for children in Somalia. They decide to put on a community iftar as a fund-raiser, but not everyone agrees where their efforts should be spent. Can they find a way to work together?
When a neighbour can't take care of his garden because of an injury, Sadiq's parents volunteer him to help out. Sadiq is frustrated. He'd rather be playing video games or soccer with his friends! To make it more fun, Sadiq gathers together some friends to help. But can they care for their neighbour's garden and have fun at the same time?